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Using Print and Digital Books

Using Print and Digital Books

Season 2023 Episode 16
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Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Season 2023 Episode 17
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Math Media Literacy

Math Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 18
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Screen-Free Zones

Screen-Free Zones

Season 2023 Episode 19
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Making Screen Time Learning Time

Making Screen Time Learning Time

Season 2023 Episode 20
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Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Season 2023 Episode 23
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3D Printing and Literacy

3D Printing and Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 24
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What's a 'Wonderbook'?

What's a 'Wonderbook'?

Season 2023 Episode 25
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Writing & Media Literacy

Writing & Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 26
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Season 2023

Creating a Family Media Use Plan

Season 2023 Episode 27
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Using Cutouts to Enhance Literacy

Using Cutouts to Enhance Literacy

Season 2024 Episode 1
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STEAM Kits

STEAM Kits

Season 2024 Episode 2
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Learning to Read

Introducing Media to Kids

Season 2023 Episode 15

As computers, tablets and phones become increasingly integral to our lives at all ages, it's important to be thoughtful about introducing young children to media. Tips for parents include limiting TV time and watching alongside children to add context. Setting media-free spaces, encouraging screen-free activities, and avoiding making screen time a reward for good behavior are also good practices.

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